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Quality Out-of-School Programs in Idaho.
The Idaho Out-of-School Network, ION, is a non-profit dedicated to supporting quality programs for Idaho’s youth.
Mott Million Dollar Challenge - Webinar
The Mott Million Dollar Challenge is a national pitch competition for K-12 students across the
country. Kids and teens are invited to dream up businesses, tackle real-world problems, and
pitch their best ideas in a simple 30-90 second video.
No fancy editing required.
Students can enter solo or with a team of up to three. Across the competition, $1 million in cash prizes will be awarded, and finalists will be invited to an epic celebration in Flint, Michigan, in June 2026! Submissions are due February 27, 2026.
Supported by funding from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Mott Million Dollar Challenge is powered by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) in collaboration with VentureLab, Young Entrepreneur Institute (YEI), the Afterschool Alliance and
Collaborative Communications.
Team Applications open for Behavior Management Institute (BMI)
Join us for BMI 2026: ION’s Annual Behavior Management Training (BMI)
February 17–19, 2026 | Boise, Idaho
BMI is a team-focused training in behavior management designed by Dr. Katie Azevedo and the Idaho Out-of-School Network. This research-based training helps providers serving youth of all ages create well-managed learning environments that support positive relationships and academic success. The training is intended to be a team approach to behavior management
America After 3pm Report is Out
It’s here! America After 3PM Report (2025) is live. The Afterschool Alliance’s fifth edition of this report offers fresh insights into how children and families spend the hours between 3 and 6 p.m.
See the entire report, explore Idaho-specific data, to build a case for your own OST programs.
Idaho Evaluation of 2023-2024 School Year
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News and Events
ION’s Teen Leadership Meet-Up
ION’s Teen Leadership Meet-Up brought together over 50 young folks from across Idaho to share their experience and opinions on youth programing. On October 8, 2025, teens gathered at JUMP in Boise for teambuilding activities,
2024 LOA Champion Bios
Boise (10/2025) – The Idaho Out-of-School Network today announced the names of six Idaho Afterschool Champions for 2024, as part of National Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week. This national celebration highlights the importance of more than 850,000 people who provide
Lights On Afterschool 2025 Governor’s Proclamation
Afterschool programs make a difference in the lives of young people every day, inspiring learning and preparing students for a bright future! Put the #LightsOnAfterschool for the programs that help our kids, families, and communities thrive.
Empowering Future Innovators: Nampa School District’s STEM Ambassadors Program
In an inspiring initiative, the Nampa School District is participating in ION’s TMC Works Program. This program, designed to integrate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education with STEM Ambassadors, is not only enhancing students’
Discover the Impact of Fifth-Day Programs in Idaho
Curious about how fifth-day programs are supporting students and families in Idaho? ION’s own Anna Almerico’s article in SLATE Magazine dives into the essential role these programs play in bridging gaps created by the four-day
Idaho Learns Everywhere
June 25, 2024 – This blog post is an insider report on how the Idaho Out-of-School Network of educators and program leaders stepped up and saved educational opportunities during the pandemic. ION and its informal